Dictionary Entry
catch
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Meaning
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To capture or seize something that is moving, or to succeed in stopping or holding it.
Example Sentence
The baseball player was able to catch the fly ball with ease.
Usage Note
Used to describe the action of intercepting and holding a moving object, like a ball, or to describe understanding something quickly, or to describe a sudden illness.
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